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Why Jet Lag Hits Harder Going East Than West (The Science Explained)
Going east on a flight can wreck your sleep twice as badly as going west — here's the biology behind jet lag Drop your worst jet lag story below 👇 how many days did it take you to recover?
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Going east on a flight can wreck your sleep twice as badly as going west — here's the biology behind jet lag Drop your worst jet lag story below 👇 how many days did it take you to recover?
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Flying east hits your sleep way harder — here's why. Your body clock naturally runs just over 24 hours. But the direction you fly changes how badly you suffer. East compresses your day — your clock can't spring forward fast enough. Follow for more travel science you'll actually use.